How far is Syracuse, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.58 mi
03h 51m
Flight
161.21 mi
259.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.21 mi
Kilometers
259.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.58 mi
Kilometers
348.55 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cicero
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Syracuse
105.5 mi
01h 55m
To Terre Haute
111 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Terre Haute.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Terre Haute.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Huntington Street

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Huntington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Terre Haute.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70
73.8 mi · 34%
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 23%
North Huntington Street
17.5 mi · 8%
West Old Trail Road
15.1 mi · 7%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70

Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

73.8 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cicero
01h 55m from Syracuse
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Syracuse and 111 miles from Terre Haute.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Cicero

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cicero and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cicero.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

82 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 161.21 mi (259.45 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.752523, 41.427867)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.93 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.62
15.28 gal · 57.86 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.81 $57.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.65 $35.56 $71.11
Diesel $5.30 $40.52 $81.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Terre Haute. The current time is 21:27:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.